What a slow, tedious process refining my final list has been! But I have put much thought into it, and I believe I am just about down to my final 33. I'm glad I took this time to rethink my items, and make a thoughtful selection that will support my main goals: achieving versatility and adding a bit of "pizzazz". I'm pulling together the final list for posting as I speak. But for now, the official "au revoir" to those items that made the cut. . .and then didn't make the cut:
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| Alasce Cardigan (The North Face) I ended up with too many cardigans. While I like the length and warmth this one offers, I think I can get the same perks out of a couple others that are staying. |
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| Cowlneck Sweater (GAP) Too warm! I can only wear this sweater on super freezing days. Adore this colour, but it just doesn't offer enough versatility. |
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| Fitted Boyfriend Ruffle Shirt (GAP) I had two "Fitted Boyfriend" shirts on my original list. I love them both, but something HAD to go. I figured this one might be too "wintery" given the dark flannel plaid. In trying to steer myself toward a "seasonless" wardrobe, I chose the other (a blue check). |
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| Drop Shoulder 3/4 Sleeve Sweater (French Connection) The 3/4 sleeves don't make the cut! I often need to rely on my down vest when the down coat is too much insulation. I need to make sure my arms are toasty! Also afraid this colour washes me out. |
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| Mini Polka Dot Yoke Front Blouse (J.Crew) A birthday gift from me, to me! Love this colour on me, but it just doesn't play well with the rest of my wardrobe. Too much of a lone wolf. |
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| Black Silk Neck-Tie Blouse (Target) Again, another blouse that doesn't mesh well into the rest of my wardrobe. Found I could only really get away with this when worn with jeans. Plus, with my blue-black hair, I don't care too much for black tops. |
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| Cowlneck Long Sleeve Tee (GAP) This shirt is just too big for me, to the point of being frumpy. And as previously stated, with dark tops, there's just not enough contrast with my dark hair color, and I tend to wash out. |
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| Long Sleeve Puff Shoulder Tee (GAP) I found that I was only wearing this tee with one thing. . .the grey jumper dress. No room in my wardrobe for a one-outfit-wonder. ..so it must go! |
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| Pure Body Long Sleeve Tee (GAP) I think I can accomplish what this tee did for me, with a couple other options. Basically, it was a duplicate effort! |
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| Wool Miniskirt with Front Kick Pleat (Ann Taylor LOFT) This skirt was quite big on me, which made the elimination decision quite easy! |
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| Plaid Trousers (Banana Republic) These were too conservative for my new wardrobe mission. Not to mention, they required ironing. |
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| Matchstick Cords (J.Crew) Two words: Too. Big. |
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| Stefanie Clogs (Dansko) These are so comfy, but I really only wore them with one pair of pants. And given how open they are, they aren't exactly winter friendly. |
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| Magenta Skinny Belt (J.Crew) This is such a darling belt, in a versatile, funky pop of crazy color. But I couldn't afford the luxury of it. I needed to stick with workhorse accessories that I could fully mix and match into my wardrobe. This ended up being somewhat limiting. |
